Rainforest Action Network
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Rainforest Action Network If President Obama really knew how destructive Mountaintop Removal is, would he take action to ban the practice? Ask Obama to visit West Virginia and see MTR firsthand!

Source: ga3.org
When you see with your owns eyes the way this horrific practice is ravaging the people, water and land of West Virginia it is impossible not to feel compelled to stop it.
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Rainforest Action Network RAN just got back from a tour with bands Propagandhi and Strike Anywhere to mobilize people against the Canadian Tarsands Project. Check out our video diary of the 10 day tour!

Source: understory.ran.org
Rainforest Action Network works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action.
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Rainforest Action Network This has been an momentous week in our campaign against mountaintop removal (MTR). Today, we're asking all of you to commit to helping RAN end MTR in the next 12 months! Click on the link below to watch a video of James Hansen and to affirm your commitment.

Source: ga3.org
On June 23, 2009 renowned climate scientist Dr. James Hansen, actress Daryl Hannah, RAN Executive Director Michael Brune and more than a dozen Appalachian residents and allies were arrested protesting the leading mountaintop removal coal mining company, Massey Energy.
Marci
Marci
An abomination. Degradation to the earth, poison to humanity. How long will man continue to defecate in his drinking water? As long as profit is made.
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Rainforest Action Network Read Michael Brune's account of what happened at Coal River, leading up to his and 30 other protesters' arrest.

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
Appalachia -- one of the few places in the country where both the cause of climate change and its solution can be found in the same location. Mountaintop removal isn't just a local issue, it's an American problem.
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Rainforest Action Network James Hansen and Daryl Hannah along with RAN's Executive Director, Michael Brune, just got arrested in a protest against mountaintop removal!

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
Daryl Hannah, NASA's celebrated climate scientist James Hansen, and 94-year-old Ken Hechler, the legendary congressman and coal miner hero were arrested in a non-violent protest in West Virginia.
Emily
Emily
whoa! i should get arrested with them!
Marci
Marci
Just read this in GRIST.
Human abomination is an everyday occurrence.
When will man stop defecating in his water?
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Rainforest Action Network A positive outcome for our Indigenous allies in Peru-- Indigenous protesters call off blockade after two controversial laws that undermined indigenous peoples’ rights were REVOKED.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk
At least 34 people died during weeks of strikes against the legislation, which allowed foreign companies to exploit resources in the Amazon forest.
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Rainforest Action Network Video footage from yesterday's STOP MTR action in West Virginia. RAN and allies. Check it, share it. http://lin.cr/qsm

Jeannie
Jeannie
I love RAN!!!
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Rainforest Action Network CleanUpRBC: RBC finances $1.6B equity issue for TransCanada Keystone Pipeline. Locks in RBC as top tar sands financier http://is.gd/15sV8 http://twitter.com/CleanUpRBC/statuses/2224806352

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Rainforest Action Network We're continuing to bring attention to the violence in Peru as the situation unfolds. Send this letter to Hilary Clinton and ask Peru to stop the violence!

Source: ga3.org
In the past several days the Peruvian government murdered dozens of Indigenous protesters who tried to unite in peaceful protest against oil expansion in their forests.
Liz
Liz
Hey Evie, Just shows doesn't it, you have hung in there for a number of years so it just shows tha if we all hang in there and not give up, things will EVENTUALLY happen ;)
Take care xx
Marci
Marci
Let's keep reminding people that this is VERY WRONG and change profit-mongering to animal protection as a priority.
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Rainforest Action Network If you're worried about our Indigenous allies in Peru who were recently attacked by the police, here's an easy action you can take. Go to the Progressive Caucus Policy Project and vote for the question about Peru to be asked on the floor of Congress!

Source: feedback.progressivecongress.org
What do you intend to do about the massacre of Peruvian indigenous people?: What do you intend to do regarding the Peruvian Free Trade Agreement which is being used as justi...
Jennifer
Jennifer
Hey, Ullita, what do you think about this Rainforest Action Network report about the Peruvian police attacking indigenous people?
Glen
Glen
ALERT! Resource Boom in Peru's Amazon Threatens Indigenous Peoples' Livelihoods and Their Rainforest Homes http://bit.ly/aDq3s This protest goes to all Peru's Congress members and embassies and has been running for a few weeks. 70K strong global Earth Action Network.
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Don’t miss it for the world!
Sip tea and socialize with some of the nation’s most inspiring environmentalists. The afternoon will include organic nibbles by Akasha Restaurant, earth-friendly wines and tea...
Host:Rainforest Action Network
Time:3:30PM Sunday, June 28th
Location:The home of Paul & Deborah Haggis
Glen
Glen
Greenpeace & RAN finally strongly commit to ending primary forest logging- -- but is this compatible w/ their support for FSC? http://bit.ly/CREFP . Tens of thousands of people have asked you in the past, and will be asking you again soon.
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Rainforest Action Network On Friday, the Peruvian police raided a peaceful blockade of Indigenous peoples who were protesting exploitation of the Amazon forest. Please take ACTION against this violent attack that killed at least 25 civilians!

Source: understory.ran.org
Rainforest Action Network works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action.
Stuart
Stuart
Reminds me of the racism my wife and I experienced in Aguas Calientes towards our Quechan porter.
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Rainforest Action Network
Thank you!
Carol
Carol
Thanks from me, too. For some reason I didn't get this in my email. When I visited Peru, I found the people very friendly and caring.
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Rainforest Action Network Join us on June 4th in downtown L.A. at the LOOK Gallery...great speakers, fantastic art, delish cocktails and nibbles!

An inspiring evening with Rainforest Action Network & artist Adam Wolpert
Location:LOOK Gallery
Time:6:00PM Thursday, June 4th
Glen
Glen
Police Violently Attack Peaceful Indigenous Blockade in Peruvian Amazon, Killing Many http://bit.ly/2tX1ST
PROTEST ONLINE: http://bit.ly/aDq3s
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Rainforest Action Network RAN need a minute of your time today! CREDO is letting people vote on how to allocate their charitable donations. To vote:

1. You must first send a CREDO Action Alert. Here is our the latest one- http://tiny.cc/MtcRf
2. Vote for the Rainforest Action Network on the CREDO website! The link is below.

Thanks for all your support!

Source: workingassets.com
Switch to CREDO Mobile, the progressive cell phone company, and start generating donations for the causes you care about — at no extra cost to you.
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Rainforest Action Network Do you want to address your carbon emissions and support grassroots activism at the same time? RAN's Climate Action Fund wants you to join and become part of the solution to climate change!

Source: ran.org
The Climate Action Fund is a program for progressive organizations and businesses who want to be part of the solution to climate change. The Climate Action Fund is designed specifically to help you ...
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Hi Kurt, there are 3 different levels- $5, $25, and $85 per ton of carbon. You can also choose to address your entire organization emissions or just address individual staff or event emissions, if your resources are limited. For the details on joining the program, please check out the website! Email us with any questions or comments :)
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Thank you-I'll pass on your message and please let your circle of friends know about the Climate Action Fund, the grassroots alternative to carbon offsets!
Glen
Glen
Why does Rainforest Action Network support FSC's ancient forest logging? 60 million year old ecosystems for lawn furniture is immoral and unsustainable.
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Rainforest Action Network Can you guess who is the most carbon intensive oil company is? Is it Chevron? Exxon Mobil? Find out who the culprit- http://tiny.cc/leVNy

Beth
Beth
Not surprised, and no, there's no trusting an oil co.
Marci
Marci
And they think they can keep on lying to us whether it be "clean" coal or fuel. There is nothing but greed behind those pretty images put on by Madison Ave and paid $$$$$ by us through higher prices. Trying to sway the younger generation into their web.
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Rainforest Action Network RAN and Credo Mobile have teamed up against Bank of America. We want you and all your friends to send a letter to their CEO, telling them to stop financing dirty coal projects!

Source: ga3.org
With its plans to finance a new generation of coal-fired power plants, Bank of America is the primary financier of global warming caused by coal. B of A could choose to help rebuild America's economy and ...
Monica
Monica
signed
Glen
Glen
Why isn't ancient forest logging over too? Why is the RAINFOREST Action Network supporting end of coal but not end of logging in primary forests? Your FSC support is inconsistent, both are keystone responses to climate change.
Rich
Rich
Good point!
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Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
An unlikely transnational coalition is putting Chevron on the defensive for exploiting the Ecuadorian people.
Monica
Monica
you are so right!
Ethan
Ethan
FU Chevron. You are the lowest of the low!
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Rainforest Action Network CleanUpRBC: Raymond James says peak oil hit last year. Will investors keep chasing industry off the cliff? http://is.gd/k0ja http://twitter.com/CleanUpRBC/statuses/1697179519

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Rainforest Action Network Two of our allies from Brazil will be at UC Berkeley tonight and SFSU tomorrow night to speak about agrofuels! Come learn more about agribusiness and rainforest destruction!

because agrofuels feed cars and greed, not people...
Location:UC Berkeley, 159 Mulford Hall
Time:7:00PM Monday, April 27th
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Rainforest Action Network Our rally at the Low Carbon Fuel Standards hearing in Sacramento made huge headlines! Watch the ABC coverage of the rally and the hearing from the link below...

Source: abclocal.go.com
California adopted a first-in-the nation mandate for low-carbon fuels.
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Rainforest Action Network Help RAN win Hugh Jackman's $100k Twitter Challenge.Hugh has announced a competition to donate $100,000 to a charity of the winner's choice—as long as they can make their case in 140 characters. Jump on Twitter and send @RealHughJackman a message on why RAN is the best choice. Be creative. Thanks all.

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Rainforest Action Network Update from the local news on where things are at with Grassy Narrows. I suspect Weyerhaeuser asked Cansfield to reassure stakeholders that negotiations haven't fallen totally off the rails. Grassy continues to maintain that there is no consent for any logging within the traditional territory.

Source: www.kenoradailyminerandnews.com
Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield said there won't be any further disruptions at Kenora's iLevel plant related to the development of a contingency plan for managing the Whiskey Jack Forest.
Lauri
Lauri
Keep the news coming!
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Rainforest Action Network
Hey folks - we're working on upping our ability to post updates on FB but in the meantime why not sign up at http://www.ran.org? The latest news from your favorite forest-loving organization in your inbox.
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Rainforest Action Network Have you RSVPed to come to Sacramento with us? On Thursday, we're heading to the EPA office to let everyone know that agrofuels is not low carbon!

Stop Big Agribusiness from hijacking climate legislation!
Location:EPA Office-Sacramento
Time:12:00PM Thursday, April 23rd
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Rainforest Action Network Join RAN April 23rd to rally for clean energy in Sacramento

Stop Big Agribusiness from hijacking climate legislation!
Location:EPA Office-Sacramento
Time:12:00PM Thursday, April 23rd
Monica
Monica
fantastic...
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Rainforest Action Network On Monday April 20, hundreds of North Carolinians will demonstrate their moral indignation at the proposed expansion of the Cliffside Coal Power Plant. Join us as we converge on Duke Energy's headquarters to demand that they stop Cliffside! www.stopcliffside.org

Rich
Rich
One of my favorite groups - I love their style!
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Rainforest Action Network We need your help to tell the California Air Resources Board in Sacramento that we want real solutions, just solutions, and clean solutions, NOT agrofuels! Come to Sac with us on 4/23 or help us with our pre-event art build on 4/14! http://ga3.org/campaign/lcfshearing

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Rainforest Action Network Join our Hershey's Stickering Action this week! Grab your friends and head to your local grocery and drug store. Let people know that Hershey's use of PALM OIL in their candies is FUELING rainforest destruction! Sign up to get your stickers at http://ga3.org/campaign/hersheys

Rico
Rico
oh my i never knew that...
btw i from indonesia as u can see
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Rainforest Action Network
Thanks for all your enthusiasm everyone! If you want to learn more about our campaign on Palm Oil, please go to http://ran.org/campaigns/rainforest_agribusiness/spotlight/palmoil/ . You can sign up for stickers anytime, just let us know!
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Rainforest Action Network Vote for the #1 Biofool of 2009! Industrial biofuels aren't low carbon and aren't renewable. http://www.biofoolsday.org

Carl
Carl
Everyone click the link to vote for the worst BIOFOOL!
Tatiana
Tatiana
That was a tough choice, really!
Beth
Beth
I'm with you on that one . . . I too saw Monsanto and knew that was getting my vote.
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Rainforest Action Network Make sure to go to our blog to read the latest news on RAN and the issues that we work on- http://understory.ran.org/